Sometimes it seems as if your loyalty and support for your team goes unnoticed or does nothing to help. Even fans who have supported their team since childhood can have an occasional momentary lapse in faith when they fail to see how they positively affect the players. Smaller teams with hard won league places especially benefit from the support of their fans, so if your fanaticism is waning, here are some important ways you can contribute to the success of your team.

One: Attend Matches Live

Studies suggest that teams and fans don’t just have a one-way relationship. Local teams are especially linked to the loyalty of their fans as they are more likely to achieve that home advantage. The tangible excitement in the air of these matches coming from the fans demonstrates a solidarity with the players that can psychologically distract the away team and affect their game. By attending live matches you can add to the crowd and show your support in person. For the away matches, your support is needed to encourage your team, so you better make sure that you have reliable used cars to take you to and from matches. It’ll save you money, time, and give great support to your team.

Two: If You Can’t Be There in Body, Be There in Spirit

Occasionally you might not be able to attend the match in person. That doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the chance to give your team your valuable support. Tuning in by watching your team play on television not only helps them, but also the sport as a whole. Television ratings show how many viewers took the time to watch a match. If nobody wants to tune in, there wouldn’t be any point in airing the game at all. This would, in turn, lead to a decrease in funding for the sport itself and interest would falter. To keep the spirit alive, make sure to watch the match and show your support, even if it’s from afar.

Three: Prove Yourself

Regardless of how many matches you watch or attend, you can still be a strong team supporter by how you act in everyday life. Be proud of your team no matter what their latest score. Wear their colours to let others know that yours is a team worth supporting. When you do go to matches, be aware of the press who might also be attending. Show them that your team has the most loyal fan base and maybe you’ll see yourself in the local sports pages. Players are people too and will be encouraged when they see that their fans are there to bolster the team and keep the ambition alive.

Don’t be a fair-weather supporter and only show pride in your team when they’re on a winning streak. Attend matches to add to the numbers in the stand. Watch your team on television to ensure that funding isn’t reduced for your sport by a lack of interest. It all comes down to showing support.